ECW: Path of Destruction
ECW: Path of Destruction
Several orders of magnitude more violent than the WWF, this sports documentary showcases a number of late-1990s Extreme Championship Wrestling matches. Full of brutal action — including contestants duking it out with mitts coated with broken glass — the compilation features bouts between Chris Jericho, Shane Douglas, Rob Van Dam, Bam Bam Bigelow, Axl Rotten and Eddie Guerrero. Announcer Joey Stiles provides blow-by-blow commentary
ECW began operating in 1992 as Eastern Championship Wrestling. In 1994, the name was changed from Eastern to Extreme. It operates in Philadelphia, with spot shows in the surrounding Pennsylvania area. The wrestling operations are currently handled by Paul Heyman (manager Paul E Dangerously) who bought the promotion from former owner Tod Gordon in 1996. It is currently available on the Sports Channel America syndication package and on AIN satellite. ECW has, as of 1997, also branched out in the pay-per-view universe, putting on three shows in 1997 with four more planned for 1998. Current top stars are Shane Douglas, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, and more. ECW does not rely on the traditional face/heel structure. Instead, uses high-impact, fast paced action to get its wrestlers over.